Convert 2500 Chain to Foot (US survey): 2500 Chain in Foot (US survey)
This calculator allows you to convert from Chain to Foot (US survey) and in a reverse direction. To convert from Chain to Foot (US survey), enter the amount of Chain into the first input and to convert from Foot (US survey) to Chain, enter the amount of Foot (US survey) into the second input.
Every 1 Chain = 65.999867999999 Foot (US survey)
and so, 2500 Chain = 2500 multiplied by 65.999867999999 = 164999.67 Foot (US survey).
Chain
What is the chain?
The chain is a unit of length. It equals 66 feet. The chain was first introduced between 1579 and 1607.
Several countries have used chain for several centuries especially in England. Note that there are 80 chains in one mile.
The main use of the chain is in laying out US townships. Official governments must use US survey chain to do surveys according to the federal law passed in 1785.